Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
felony-murder rule — A rule of law that holds that if a killing occurs during the commission or attempted commission of a felony (a major crime), the person or persons responsible for the felony can be charged with murder. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of… … Law dictionary
Felony murder rule — The felony murder rule is a legal doctrine current in some common law countries that broadens the crime of murder in two ways. First, when a victim dies accidentally or without specific intent in the course of an applicable felony, it increases… … Wikipedia
Felony murder — may refer to*first degree murder. *The felony murder rule, a legal doctrine that broadens the crime of murder in two ways … Wikipedia
felony murder doctrine — A rule that allows a killing that occurs in the course of a dangerous felony, even an accidental death, to be charged against the felon as first degree murder. A felon can be guilty of murder during the course of the dangerous felony even if the… … Law dictionary
Felony murder and the death penalty — The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution does not prohibit imposing the death penalty for felony murder. The Supreme Court of the United States has created a two part test to determine when the death penalty is an appropriate… … Wikipedia
felony murder doctrine — At common law, one whose conduct brought about an unintended death in the commission or attempted commission of a felony was guilty of murder (e.g. a homicide committed during an armed robbery). While some states still follow the common law rule … Black's law dictionary
felony murder doctrine — At common law, one whose conduct brought about an unintended death in the commission or attempted commission of a felony was guilty of murder (e.g. a homicide committed during an armed robbery). While some states still follow the common law rule … Black's law dictionary
Murder (United States law) — For a general discussion of the law of murder, see murder. In the United States, the principle of dual sovereignty applies to homicide, as to other crimes. If murder is committed within the borders of a state, that state has jurisdiction.… … Wikipedia
Murder–suicide — Suicide Social … Wikipedia
Murder — Murderer redirects here. For other uses, see Murderer (disambiguation). For other uses, see Murder (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
